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Don Quixote attacks a windmill
A scene from Cervantes novel Don Quixote -- the hero of the title attacks a windmill, believing it to be an enemy giant
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1605 1615 Armour Attack Attacking Cervantes Enemy Errant Fiction Giant Hero Horse Back Knight Prose Quixote Wind Mill Wind Mills
Greetings Card (A5)
Introducing the enchanting selection of greeting cards from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic scene of "Don Quixote Attacks a Windmill" by Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, brings to life the legendary tale of Cervantes' Don Quixote. With a passionate and determined Don Quixote charging towards a windmill, believing it to be a giant foe, this card is sure to evoke a sense of adventure and romance. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or just to brighten someone's day, this beautifully designed card is a must-have for literature lovers and art enthusiasts alike. Experience the magic of this classic story with every card from our Media Storehouse Greetings Card range.
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 14.5cm x 21cm (5.7" x 8.3")
Estimated Product Size is 29cm x 21cm (11.4" x 8.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Don Quixote's Chivalric Pursuit: A Scene from Cervantes' Novel This image depicts the legendary figure of Don Quixote, the errant knight-errant from Miguel de Cervantes' groundbreaking 17th-century novel, as he charges towards a windmill, fully clad in his knightly armor. The scene, taken from the second part of the two-volume work published in 1615, is a testament to Don Quixote's unwavering belief in chivalric ideals, even when they clash with the harsh realities of the world around him. In this iconic moment, Don Quixote mistakes the windmill for a giant enemy, and, mounted on his trusted steed, Rosinante, he sets out to vanquish it. The windmill, a common sight in the Spanish countryside, looms large in the background, its sails turning lazily in the breeze, seemingly unfazed by the approaching knight. Don Quixote's attack on the windmill is a pivotal moment in the novel, encapsulating the hero's delusional yet noble pursuit of chivalric glory. This scene has been a source of inspiration for artists, writers, and thinkers for centuries, reflecting the enduring appeal of Cervantes' masterpiece and its exploration of the human condition. First published in two parts, in 1605 and 1615, respectively, Don Quixote is considered a seminal work of Spanish literature and one of the greatest works of fiction in the Western canon. Its influence on the development of the novel as a literary genre is immeasurable, and its themes continue to resonate with readers today.
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